RRB NTPC 2026: Notification, Exam Date, Syllabus, Mock Tests and Previous Papers
Railway Recruitment Boards recruit Non-Technical Popular Categories through two notifications: CEN 06/2026 for Graduate posts (Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant-cum-Typist, Senior Clerk-cum-Typist) and CEN 07/2026 for Undergraduate (12th pass) posts. Together they cover 5,236 posts.
Selection is CBT 1 (screening), CBT 2 (merit), then document verification and medical examination. From 2026, there is no typing skill test for typist posts.
- Recruiting body
- Railway Recruitment Boards
- Posts
- 5,236 (Graduate CEN 06/2026 + Undergraduate CEN 07/2026)
- Qualification
- Graduate posts: degree; Undergraduate posts: 12th pass (50% aggregate, with exemptions)
- Age limit
- Graduate 18-33 years; Undergraduate 18-30 years (as on 01.01.2027)
- Application fee
- Rs 500 (Rs 400 refunded after CBT 1); Rs 250 for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/female/transgender/minority/EBC (refunded after CBT 1)
- Selection
- CBT 1 → CBT 2 → document verification and medical
Latest RRB NTPC notification and updates
Applications are open: the Graduate (CEN 06/2026) form closes on 6 November 2026 and the Undergraduate (CEN 07/2026) form on 13 November 2026. RRB says the Graduate CBT 1 is tentatively planned to start in the fourth week of December 2026.
Source: RRB indicative notice on CBT-1 schedule, CEN 06/2026 (12.10.2026)
- Notification: RRB NTPC 2026 — 5,236 Posts (Graduate CEN 06/2026 Last Date 6 November, Undergraduate CEN 07/2026 Last Date 13 November)
- RRB NTPC Result 2026 Declared — Graduate (CEN 06/2025) and Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025) Status
Official website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Always confirm dates and eligibility in the official notice before applying.
RRB NTPC key dates (official)
Only dates published by Railway Recruitment Boards. Anything not yet announced is marked "Awaited".
- Graduate (CEN 06/2026): online applicationUpcoming8 October to 6 November 2026
- Undergraduate (CEN 07/2026): last dateUpcoming13 November 2026
- Graduate CBT 1UpcomingFourth week of December 2026 (tentative)
- Undergraduate CBT 1AwaitedAwaitedNot announced
- CBT 2AwaitedAwaitedNot announced
| Event | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate (CEN 06/2026): online application | 8 October to 6 November 2026 | Upcoming | RRB CEN 06/2026 and 07/2026 (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in) |
| Undergraduate (CEN 07/2026): last date | 13 November 2026 | Upcoming | RRB CEN 06/2026 and 07/2026 (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in) |
| Graduate CBT 1 | Fourth week of December 2026 (tentative) | Upcoming | RRB indicative notice on CBT-1 schedule, CEN 06/2026 (12.10.2026) |
| Undergraduate CBT 1 | Awaited | Awaited | Not announced |
| CBT 2 | Awaited | Awaited | Not announced |
RRB NTPC exam pattern
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe-eligible PwBD candidates), with no sectional timer.
- CBT 1 is for screening; normalised scores shortlist candidates for CBT 2 at 15 times the community-wise vacancies of each RRB.
- The section split is "only indicative" and the actual paper can vary slightly. The same syllabus applies to the Graduate and Undergraduate CENs.
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- 90 minutes. In 2026 the typing skill test (CBTST) has been dispensed with for all typist posts in both CENs.
- Selection: CBT 1 → CBT 2 → document verification and medical examination.
RRB NTPC free mock tests
105 tests: 26 full mocks, 16 sectional, 40 topic-wise, 15 mini mocks and 8 previous year papers.
Full mocks (26)
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 01100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 02100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 03100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 04100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 05100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 06100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 07100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 08100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 09100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 10100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 11100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 12100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 13100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Full Mock Test 14100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 2 Full Mock Test 01120 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC CBT 2 Full Mock Test 02120 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Mock Test (New Pattern) 01100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Mock Test (New Pattern) 02100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Mock Test (New Pattern) 03100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Mock Test (New Pattern) 04100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Mock Test (New Pattern) 05100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Mock Test (New Pattern) 06100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Mock Test (New Pattern) 07100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Mock Test (New Pattern) 08100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Mock Test (New Pattern) 09100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Mock Test (New Pattern) 10100 Qs•90 min•MediumStart
Sectional tests (16)
- RRB NTPC GK Mock Test 01Start
- RRB NTPC GK Mock Test 02Start
- RRB NTPC GK Mock Test 03Start
- RRB NTPC GK Mock Test 04Start
- RRB NTPC GK Mock Test 05Start
- RRB NTPC GK Mock Test 06Start
- RRB NTPC Maths Mock Test 01Start
- RRB NTPC Maths Mock Test 02Start
- RRB NTPC Maths Mock Test 03Start
- RRB NTPC Maths Mock Test 04Start
- RRB NTPC Maths Mock Test 05Start
- RRB NTPC Reasoning Mock Test 01Start
- RRB NTPC Reasoning Mock Test 02Start
- RRB NTPC Reasoning Mock Test 03Start
- RRB NTPC Reasoning Mock Test 04Start
- RRB NTPC Reasoning Mock Test 05Start
RRB NTPC previous year papers
- RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 CBT 1 General Awareness Question Paper 16 March Shift 2 (Official Answer Key)40 Qs•36 min•16 Mar 2026•Official Paper•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 CBT 1 General Awareness Question Paper 16 March Shift 3 (Official Answer Key)40 Qs•36 min•16 Mar 2026•Official Paper•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 CBT 1 Maths Question Paper 16 March Shift 2 (Official Answer Key)30 Qs•27 min•16 Mar 2026•Official Paper•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 CBT 1 Maths Question Paper 16 March Shift 3 (Official Answer Key)30 Qs•27 min•16 Mar 2026•Official Paper•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 CBT 1 Question Paper 16 March Shift 2 (Official Answer Key)100 Qs•90 min•16 Mar 2026•Official Paper•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 CBT 1 Question Paper 16 March Shift 3 (Official Answer Key)100 Qs•90 min•16 Mar 2026•Official Paper•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 CBT 1 Reasoning Question Paper 16 March Shift 2 (Official Answer Key)30 Qs•27 min•16 Mar 2026•Official Paper•MediumStart
- RRB NTPC Graduate 2026 CBT 1 Reasoning Question Paper 16 March Shift 3 (Official Answer Key)30 Qs•27 min•16 Mar 2026•Official Paper•MediumStart
RRB NTPC 2026: FAQs
How many vacancies are there in RRB NTPC 2026?
5,236 posts across the Graduate (CEN 06/2026) and Undergraduate (CEN 07/2026) notifications. RRB-wise and post-wise numbers are in the CENs.
What is the last date to apply for RRB NTPC 2026?
6 November 2026 for Graduate posts (CEN 06/2026) and 13 November 2026 for Undergraduate posts (CEN 07/2026).
When is the RRB NTPC 2026 exam date?
The Graduate CBT 1 is tentatively planned to start in the fourth week of December 2026 (RRB indicative notice, 12.10.2026). Exact dates and the Undergraduate schedule will come in separate notices.
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC 2026?
18-33 years for Graduate posts and 18-30 years for Undergraduate posts, as on 01.01.2027, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Is there a typing test for RRB NTPC typist posts in 2026?
No. Both 2026 CENs have dispensed with the computer-based typing skill test.
What is the negative marking in RRB NTPC?
1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in CBT 1 and CBT 2. Each question carries 1 mark.
How many candidates are shortlisted for CBT 2?
Based on normalised CBT 1 scores, 15 times the community-wise vacancies of each RRB are shortlisted for CBT 2.
Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. A candidate must apply to only one RRB under a CEN; multiple applications are rejected.
